The Beatles:"Day Tripper" | Guitar Lesson
Master the iconic main riff of "Day Tripper" by The Beatles with this complete guitar lesson. Learn the E Mixolydian single-note pattern, key chord transitions, picking techniques, and guitar TABs.
"Day Tripper," released by The Beatles in 1965, features one of the most recognizable and infectious guitar riffs in rock history. Built around a driving single-note line in E Mixolydian, it is a masterclass in rhythm, dynamic picking, and classic 1960s pop-rock phrasing.
Whether you are learning it for fun or preparing a classic rock piece for music exam repertoire, this lesson breaks down the riff, chord progression, and key techniques step-by-step.
🎵 Song Overview & Key Details
Key: E Major / E Mixolydian
Time Signature: $4/4$
Tempo: $\approx 138 \text{ BPM}$
Primary Techniques: Single-note alternate picking, palm muting, $E7$ to $A7$ chord movement.
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